Monday, 6 July 2015

Egypt 'curbs' press freedom

Egypt"s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) inspects weapons taken from Islamist militants after travelling to inspect the Egyptian armed forces in the troubled northern part of the Sinai peninsula in this July 4, 2015 handout photo by the Egyptian Presidency
The journalists' union in Egypt has warned that a new anti-terror law will further erode freedom of expression.
The law would prohibit journalists from reporting information that contradicts government statements on clashes with militants.
It has been approved by the capital, but still awaits President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi's approva

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